How to pronounce scoleciasis
Say it like skoh-lee-SY-uh-sis. Scoleciasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- skoh
- lee
- SY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoleciasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scoleciasis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skoh-lee-SY-uh-sis.
What does scoleciasis mean?
- Infestation or disease caused by worms, catepillars, or moth larvae.
Words that rhyme with scoleciasis
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Questions about saying scoleciasis
How do you pronounce scoleciasis?
Say skoh-lee-SY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌskoʊliˈsaɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌskəʊliˈsaɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoleciasis?
Scoleciasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: skoh · lee · SY · uh · sis.
Is scoleciasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌskəʊliˈsaɪəsɪs/ (skoh-lee-SY-uh-sis).